Dr. Brad Kard, Associate Professor & Endowed Professor of Structural & Urban Entomology
B.A., San Jose State University, 1974
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1976
Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 1987 b.kard@okstate.edu
Lab members, students, and collaborators:
Charles KonemannSenior Agriculturist Kevin Shelton, Coordinator, Regional Structural and Urban Pest Education Facility Jerry Bowen, Ph.D. Student Greg Broussard, Ph.D. Student Anita Smith, M.S. Student Matt Smith, M.S. Student Doug Kuehl, M.S. Student
Current research and program emphasis:
Biology, Ecology, and Management of Subterranean Termites.
Role of termites in native grassland ecosystems, beneficial effects of termites, colony characteristics, management and control of subterranean termites, and performance of commercial termite management products.
Technology transfer to the Oklahoma Pest Control Association and other state associations,
and citizens of Oklahoma and the United States.
Collaboration with US and International Researchers.
Development and expansion of the OSU Structural and Urban Entomology Program through tax-deductiblegifts, grants, and contributions to the Structural and Urban Entomology Endowment through the OSU Foundation, Oklahoma State University.
Personal information:
Former high school teacher and principal; Former Army Sergeant - 7th Infantry Division, and
Airborne Ranger Officer - 82d Airborne Division
